Caitlin Long
Founder & CEO
Avanti Financial Group
Cheyenne, WY USA
“The world is gigantic and you don’t have to leave Wyoming to participate in it.”
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By Roadtrip NationCaitlin Long
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in political economy from the University of Wyoming.
I didn’t land a job straight out of college, so I went to graduate school and earned a master’s degree in international trade and finance, as well as a law degree from Harvard.
After graduating, I moved to New York City and made a career for myself on Wall Street.
Throughout my finance career in New York, I kept one foot in Wyoming by sitting on various charitable boards for the state.
While working as a managing director at Morgan Stanley, I started buying and getting more involved with Bitcoin.
After hitting a legal roadblock while trying to donate appreciated Bitcoin to the University of Wyoming, I flew back home and volunteered to help the Wyoming State Legislature correct the issue.
Four years later, I’ve helped Wyoming enact 20 blockchain-enabling laws.
I’m currently working on opening Avanti Bank & Trust, which was formed to bridge compliance between the U.S. dollar payments system and the digital asset industry.
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Education
High School
Graduate
International Trade and Finance
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
International Trade and Finance
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Doctorate
Law
Harvard Law School
Law
Harvard Law School
Career
Founder & CEO
I created a bank to serve as a compliant bridge to the U.S. dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Numbers
Business
Accomplishing Goals
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
If you want to go into the crypto industry, I recommend you find people who can help you and start networking. Networking is a hugely powerful tool if you use it.
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You have to leave Wyoming in order to be successful and make a difference."
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